Thursday, June 30, 2011

Air conditioning was not mainstream in 1956. Some public buildings offered it, but at home window units were expensive and uncommon. Women tried to stay cool by wearing lightweight fabrics, although slips, bras and girdles were still de rigueur. Today, summer dresses from 1956 that were made to beat the heat.

Pink and white checked cotton lawn is criss-crossed with insertion lace for a light airy effect. Larry Aldrich. Sold for $110 in 1956 (about $914 in today's dollar.)

Cotton voile in black with copper colored dots. Oleg Cassini. Sold for $70 in 1956 (about $582 in today's dollar.)

A sweet cotton poplin playsuit gets dressed up for town by wearing a co-ordinating floral skirt over it. Both pieces by Pat Premo. Sold for $40 in 1956 (about $332 in today's dollar.)

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